First Polish bi-mode trains will debut in West Pomerania
West Pomerania will become the first region in Poland where the bi-mode trains are operated. The new type of rolling stock will be introduced on the Polish railway network at the end of 2021. These...Read more
Electrification of cross-border tracks urgent for Germany
In order to make railways greener and the environment cleaner, Germany should strengthen its focus on the electrification of its railway network. A special attention should be given to five cross-border tracks that run to...Read more
Popular routes for digital ticketing in Poland
More and more passengers prefer to travel across Poland by train. At the same time, the digital distribution channels also show a sales increase in train tickets. What directions are popular for digital ticketing?Read more
Poland’s first hybrid tram on tracks in Kraków
After testing the autonomous tram, the Polish city of Kraków has introduced another innovation on its public transport network. It is the Stadler Tango tram that is able to run by powering from the overhead...Read more
Further stage of RegioJet foreign expansion
Czech largest private railway operator RegioJet is planning a further expansion abroad. The company will launch a direct summer train between Czechia and Croatia. In addition, it wants to organise a regular train connection from...Read more
Washing trains with solar energy
As the Polish railway operators invest in the new fleet, they increasingly focus on the construction of new washing facilities. Some companies, such as Koleje Mazowieckie, implement energy-saving technologies in this area.Read more
Poland resumes high-speed trains
Polish national railway operator PKP Intercity has restored the high-speed traffic in the country. Its Pendolino trains are on tracks again after a two-month suspension. At the moment, they run only on the Kraków –...Read more
European railways return to normal operations after lockdown
After almost two months in lockdown, European railway operators are gradually coming back to their normal activities. Some companies have already restored their complete schedule, others have done this only partially. However, all of them...Read more
Poland will construct 104 new train stops
Poland’s government plans to construct 104 new train stops across the country. In addition, 96 existing halts will be improved or modernised. The entire project is designed for 2020-2025.Read more
Braille signs at train stations in Poland
Around 260 railway stations and stops in Poland have been equipped with Braille markings and signs. They provide additional information to visually impaired passengers. Polish rail infrastructure manager PKP PLK plans to continue the installation...Read more
Steam an efficient disinfectant for rolling stock
In the earliest days of railways, steam was energy for the first locomotives. Now, the railway and public transport operators are deeply focused on disinfection its rolling stock to provide safe journeys for their customers....Read more
Digitalisation keeps railways moving during pandemic
With the spread of the coronavirus in Europe, railways are facing many challenges. One of them is to reduce contact between staff and customers while maintaining stable and safe operations. To this end, digital solutions...Read more
Polish railways improve maintenance fleet
The investment programme of the Polish rail infrastructure manager PKP PLK is nearing completion. It is dedicated to the improvement of the company’s maintenance fleet. Moreover, PKP PLK is also focusing on the acquisition of...Read more